Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biochemistry

Students will develop an understanding of what is happening inside the cells of living organisms and how this has changed through the evolutionary process. With a focus on understanding the data, students will look at DNA / RNA synthesis, proteins and genetics and learn how these can unlock the diagnosis of biochemical disorders and human diseases. Understanding, analysing and drawing meaning from data is becoming increasingly important in industry. Nottingham Trent University has recently redeveloped this course to include bioinformatics skills across all years of the course. If students are really interested in this growing area of biochemistry, then they can also immerse themselves further by focusing on bioinformatics for their final year research project.

As the course is highly practical, students will get experience in cutting edge molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA technology, protein analysis, diagnostics, as well as bioinformatics. Students will also gain key biochemical skills such as biochemical catalysis, protein purification and enzyme kinetics.